Our Dealers

The Centre itself sells a range of retail items such as furniture polish, jewellery bags, plate stands, magazines and assorted other items related to the trade.  We are retailers of Howard Products, a range of popular restoration items you may use to maintain your precious collection in tip-top shape.

In addition, the Centre acting as an Antique Dealer in its own right offers a small number of antiques and / or collectables for sale where those sorts of items are not generally stocked by any of the other dealers.

Toys for Boys offers ethnographic items such as Australian Aboriginal and New Guinea artefacts plus tools, instruments and books. Not really only for boys! We are keen to promote the wide range of Material Culture produced by Australian Aboriginal people.

Heather and John are directors of the Centre. They have been serious collectors for over 50 years with major interests in Australian Colonial furniture, Victorian and earlier English furniture and porcelain, art glass, Oriental, Australian pottery, Australian art, books and catalogues and Australian Aboriginal artefacts. When they have to make room for something new, this is where the old item appears.

Antipodes Antiques have been general dealers for over a quarter of a century. They offer a range of items including Australian Colonial furniture, English furniture, glassware, Australian pottery, porcelain, jewellery and bric-a-brac. Brass and iron beds are a speciality.

General dealer in smalls.

As a lover of antiques and old beautiful things, the one area I always thought was somewhat neglected was pictures. What is the point of having beautiful antique furniture without a complimentary range of pictures?

After identifying art as the forgotten aspect of the antique market, with pictures often relegated to the floor or behind piles of sfuff, I decided to search the globe to find beautiful, inspiring, different, unique or unusual pieces, so that decors could be properly complete. No home has a heart if there is no art on the walls to capture, enrapture, and take the mind to places it might not otherwise experience (anyway that is how I feel).

I have a particular penchant for the 1920-30's era but, no matter what its vintage, I will buy anything that I think is beautiful, unique, inspiring, different, unusual or even bizarre!

Art is not just pictural, so I will be providing all sorts of interesting items, large and small, expensive and hopefully not so expensive - I hope you enjoy my shop. Look for my pieces displayed on the walls and in one of the front cabinets.

Vicki is a Felt Artist and will be offering a selection of her fabulous creations as well as a range of antique and collectable smalls. Felt is a traditional craft of making a wool fabric by rolling merino wool with soap and water. Vicki combines this with a technique called "nuno felting" on silk to give a light, fun, strong material that drapes the body beautifully.

Vintage Graphics offers ready to frame quality prints in a wide range of vintage subjects.

Kevin Parker Antiques is a long established dealer, valuer, importer and wholesaler. He trades in a range of items including furniture, fine art and collectables.

Marcasite and More supply an extensive range of craftsmen designed and hand set Sterling silver and marcasite jewellery.

For more details, please see our web site at www.marcasiteandmore.com.au.

Antony's Attic is a general dealer in collectables and specialises in Australian pottery and European glassware.

General dealer in furniture and old wares.

Donnie and Julie are general dealers but specialise in vintage LP records.

General dealers specialising in Enhlish Victorian and Georgian furniture.

General dealer in collectibles and old wares. See also our separate shop at rear underneath Ipswich Antique Centre.

Specialising in coines and notes- at present, Ipswich's only coin dealer.

Specialising in costume and other jewellery.

Upstairs on the balcony- a huge range of quality vintage clothes.

Offers a wide range of furniture, bric-a-brac and collectables.

Chalked & Chosen is a colour-led, heritage-inspired studio and retail space nestled within the Ipswich Antique Centre, created from a genuine passion for bringing new life to furniture and the stories it carries. It is a space shaped as much by creativity as it is by a deep respect for history, where once loved, often overlooked pieces are reimagined rather than replaced, and where colour becomes a way of giving them a second life.

Our style is warm, layered and intentionally unpolished in the best sense, celebrating character over perfection. Pieces are transformed in ways that feel natural and lived in, honouring their past while redefining their future. It about working with history – softly, creatively, and with care. This same philosophy extends to our store – a place that is welcoming, approachable, and quietly inspiring … where creativity feels accessible.

At its heart, Chalked & Chosen is a destination for those wanting to create their own transformations. We offer the full range of Annie Sloan chalk paints and finishes, including sealers and waxes, giving customers everything they need to confidently start their own projects. The beauty of these paints lies in their simplicity and versatility, making it possible to work across a wide range of surfaces with minimal preparation, and opening up endless creative possibilities for both beginners and experienced upcyclers. More than just a retail offer, there is an emphasis on guidance and encouragement, helping customers find colours they love and the confidence to use them.

Being located within the Ipswich Antique Centre adds a rich layer of context and inspiration. Surrounded by antiques and collectables, the store sits within a living gallery of history, where customers can see first hand how old and new can sit together beautifully. Alongside paints and finishes, Chalked & Chosen offers a curated selection of upcycled furniture and character-filled pieces, allowing visitors to experience the transformation process not just as an idea, but as something tangible and achievable.

Looking ahead, we are evolving into a place of learning inspiration. Painting workshops will soon become part of the experience, offering hands-on opportunities for people to develop their skills, experiment with techniques, and rediscover the creative potential of pieces they may otherwise have discarded. These sessions are not just about technique—they are about shifting perspectives, helping people see possibilities where they might once have seen only worn or outdated furniture.

Chalked & Chosen is a blend of story, setting and purpose. It is not simply a shop that sells paint, nor just a place that restores furniture. It is a space grounded in heritage and driven by creativity, where customers are invited to participate in the process of transformation themselves. Inspired by real lived heritage in Ipswich, we are building a brand of authenticity, where every piece, colour and finish contributes to a larger story of reuse, redefinition and renewal.